People make fun of these old land yachts all the time, but they really were and still are the most comfortable things to ever hit the road!
@ebee35222 жыл бұрын
Yes they are and at 7300 lbs solid.
@robchamberlin49002 жыл бұрын
I do the car show and car cruise scene and these are finally getting respect at car functions. Can't count how many times I've heard people comment at shows and cruises about my 77 Town Car how their family member had one and how it brought back memories for them.
@tommyrregina1227 Жыл бұрын
HE WHO LAUGH'S LAST , LAUGHS LOUDEST . WE OWN A 1979 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL TOWN CAR SEDAN BROUGHAM DE ELEGANCE. CHAMPAGNE IN COLOR , BURGUNDY VELOUR INTERIOR. WE LAUGH AT THE OVERPRICED PLASTIC JUNK NEW CARS ON THE ROAD TODAY 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😄😄😄😄😄😄
@YourConscience-k8g7 ай бұрын
@@ebee3522*lbs="pounds" for the rest of global humanity. Makes perfect sense!
@rubengariby65396 ай бұрын
I know they were looked down on because of their handling but when I drove my 79 Town Car I was so enveloped in luxury, comfort and smoothness I never had any urge to hit the curves hard or to race off from a stop light. You just enjoyed the calm, serene environment. I even had the urge to listen to soft music classical instead of my usual hard rock…lol!
@styldsteel16 жыл бұрын
God Bless the men and woman who poured their hearts out at the Ford's Wixom Assembly, MI. Ladies and Gentlemen..you've built a fine car.
@anonlarson28752 жыл бұрын
In the days where things were actually made in America. We have Bill Clinton and his administration to blame for changing this and ruining America!
@brthdan7 жыл бұрын
Is it weird that I regularly visit this clip to de=stress by gazing at a gorgeous car while being lulled with beautiful music? This is my personal ASMR slice of heaven.
@UnionPacific19976 жыл бұрын
I do that too
@snd-ws5gv5 жыл бұрын
thats the most accurate description
@rickmontgomery30375 жыл бұрын
Yeah, when he says "coo-pay" it just sounds so wrong, myself I'm so used to saying it as "coop" LOL @@geocam2
@rickmontgomery30375 жыл бұрын
Good point, thank you :) @@geocam2
@FerrariCarr5 жыл бұрын
I do too....the music really gets stuck in your head.
@doug90664 жыл бұрын
Those were the days. I grew up in the 70's & these were beautiful cars.
@cowboytim98824 жыл бұрын
"...a Cartier-signed digital timepiece"!! Not a clock -- a TIMEPIECE!!
@brentaudi93546 жыл бұрын
I took my drivers license test in a 1975 Town Car at the age of 16. The tester / instructor asked me if I could parallel park the car. I asked her I would try if she would parallel park it first. She laughed and checked the park as a pass. Although this car was HUGE, it was a very easy car to drive. The power steering was like butter. I was always shocked at how fast you could turn onto a street with just one finger. The ride on the highway was like riding on air. My Dad had a 1977 Grand Marque that was his company car. It was also a fantastic car.
@joshmendle54275 жыл бұрын
That driver's test story made me smile. Cool lady. I took my test in 1976 in a 74 Sedan Deville and thankfully didn't crash bumpers in my parallel parking test, though a change of underwear was on my checklist. LOL. Thanks for sharing that story.
@georgewilson11843 жыл бұрын
I took my first drivers test in Illinois in the Family Wagon October 1983 It was a 75 Ford Country Squire Parallel parking was not asked of me on that cold rainy day I did pass my road test 😎
@jasonhsu47113 жыл бұрын
Wow, it takes lots of skill to parallel park such a behemoth. On the other hand, anyone can parallel park a Honda CRX or a Smart ForTwo.
@MisterMikeTexas3 жыл бұрын
@@jasonhsu4711 I can huff and puff and blow a Smart ForTwo over.
@robertneverson-stokes20534 жыл бұрын
The music in this commercial is outstanding!!!! My father and uncle both owned a 75 and 78 Lincoln Towncar Coupe. I want to buy one and have it restored for my 50th in 9 years lol
@Morgorn15 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, from every angle. That lined trunk is insane.
@joshuastreit98016 жыл бұрын
i watch this video when im stressed out. its pure gold and one day i will buy one of these land barges
@jimdayton88378 жыл бұрын
Man! They mastered luxury in the 1970's! So much nicer than the crap they're building nowadays!
@texan9037 жыл бұрын
Yes, the did!! Much more so and better than any of the import makes. Is it too much to hope that the American automakers make a return to traditional luxury?
@jimdayton88377 жыл бұрын
texan903 I doubt they ever will. Just compare the interiors of a 70's luxury car to a so called "luxury" car of today.
@LakeNipissing7 жыл бұрын
Today: Rigid, and gray (or black).
@bighands697 жыл бұрын
+texan903 America will only go back to this once the public demands it. At the moment the public seems to have no interest in going back to a better America. For god sake have the population voted for Hillary. We may some day see that return but first we will more than likely need to see a great depression with the democrats in charge.
@jameswillett71866 жыл бұрын
I miss these beautiful velour interiors. Luxury cars can only be ordered with leather nowadays. I HATE leather.
@maxredman10154 жыл бұрын
Magnificent Automobiles. Young people who have never driven one have no idea how well these cars ride or how comfortable they are. Suv's and pick-ups are big but ride like crap compared to these. Leather seats filled with cement and after 2 hours you get out and you need a Chiropractor.
@christopherthorkon39972 жыл бұрын
Oh totally agree. Such a SMOOTH ride too. They usually had great smooth engines and the seats and leg room were magnificent. The best cars ever made.
@liquidgoldsoup28332 жыл бұрын
As a young person, I am saving up for exactly one of these. I don't like modern cars, they feel horrible to drive, and have poor visibility.
@issiacpacheco97365 жыл бұрын
Nice! I own a 1975 Lincoln Continental Coupe. In the process of restoring it back to it's original glory.
@ronaldrime52866 жыл бұрын
I had a '76 Town Car. Don't know how many times I've regretted trading it off.
@keith5363 жыл бұрын
Anyone that grew up in the 70's remember that violin/trombone music. From Charlie's Angels and everything else..
@thomasshort17842 жыл бұрын
@Keith I was born in 1982 and I'd just as soon hear it over the stuff in commercials today. I think it's calming and soothing, frankly! Even jazz instrumentals would match cars like these.
@knots123456786 жыл бұрын
American luxury at its finest. Those days are gone forever ;(
@therealchris58942 жыл бұрын
Just bought me one. Absolutely perfect in every way.
@LCR7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. So much attention to detail in these classy cars.
@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste30104 жыл бұрын
You’re kidding, right?! 😐
@LCR3 жыл бұрын
@@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010 No I'm not. They're much better than cheap bluetooth headphones.
@frequencyfluxfandango85046 жыл бұрын
Those Cartier clocks they make so much of, have usually died... But wow what a beast. Really majestic.
@nathanwilkie36976 жыл бұрын
Beautiful boats on 4 wheels. COO- PAY lolol. Pure class.
@dadsc108 жыл бұрын
I own a 72 continental, in triple black, 61000 original miles and stored for many years, all original, love these big lincolns, thanks for posting this commercial :)
@kennethsouthard60424 жыл бұрын
We had a 73 as our family car my dad loved that thing, that was when he didn't have it up on jacks stands or literally have to climb into the engine compartment to work on it. It was cool for long trips in that it rode like a cloud. it was also tobacco friendly as every seat had an ashtray an lighter. However, no one in my family smoked.
@philiptucci24585 жыл бұрын
Lincoln is the best luxury car, I have been driving them for years
@SpockvsMcCoy4 жыл бұрын
I love the house in the background of the brown Town Car!
@davidallen57763 жыл бұрын
Nothing like a good old land yacht. You feel a lot safer in there!
@jamespeter16627 жыл бұрын
Gosh these car's were really luxurious and stylish for their day! Thought to the finer details of trim and interior fittings that you just do not see today.. a true luxury car for the times :)
@UnionPacific19972 жыл бұрын
I saw this video for the first time when I was 17 and now I’m 24 and finally own a 1976 Lincoln 2 Door Continental Coupe
@dmzabo39147 жыл бұрын
That headrest is as big as a park bench. Man those cars were all about luxury and style. Wish I had two of em in my garage.
@philiptucci24587 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful luxury car, I love it, rides like a dream, top of the line
@KoldingDenmark8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for uploading. I drive a 1975 Continental Mark IV and have done since 2002.
@kylekohberger9663 Жыл бұрын
I still see the beauty in these cars
@thomasshort178410 ай бұрын
@kylekohberger9663 They looked (and STILL look) better than what pass for cars today (the Town Car is my favorite model in this video though not necessarily the color combination; with that tan vinyl roof and interior, I'd have preferred the dark brown paint, the color of that standard Continental)!
@Quad8track8 жыл бұрын
Incredible! I own a 1977 - same as this car but different front grille. I love the elegant music in this ad. I would love to get the original 16mm film reel of this.
@Dallas_K3 жыл бұрын
Before 77 the Lincoln and Mercury Marquis had the same grille.
@Quad8track3 жыл бұрын
@@Dallas_K That's what I said.
@DavidPysnik3 жыл бұрын
Before I go in to pay for this coup-AY, I must straighten my toupee.
@cheffington9997 жыл бұрын
Someone needs to start making luxury cars like this again. I'm sure there's a market for it.
@akishot67357 жыл бұрын
emissions and such will stop that things are meant to last 7 years then break
@nathanwilkie36976 жыл бұрын
King. I agree
@bjluvit93486 жыл бұрын
There is a market for it my friend, it's called The Wealthy car collectors at Barrett-Jackson😂
@luxurreview5 жыл бұрын
King Whombat, I would buy one. I’m 18 and other people my age want something that’s no even 1% sporty.
@jasperdilincoln23414 жыл бұрын
As an SUV maybe as a car no. The Government is one of the reasons why they got rid of such huge vehicles like these. Gas mileage etc.
@howarddrakeford6 жыл бұрын
Dammit! I almost drove down to the dealer,so taken I was!
@Nunofurdambiznez4 жыл бұрын
I would trade my 2019 Nautilus for any one of those in mint condition! The beauty of those cars is astounding !
@McVaio4 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful... I really need one of these.
@shanejoyce16666 жыл бұрын
You can thank governmental gas MPG laws and EPA crap for these wonderful cars going away. I've had 3 Town cars, loved them all.
@McVaio4 жыл бұрын
Governments always destroy things. Always.
@MisterMikeTexas3 жыл бұрын
The 80s Town Cars seemed to continue the tradition downsized. With the 302 instead of the 460.
@kensmechanicalaffair Жыл бұрын
Thank complacency, goin on right today. Japan took an American car and not only made it burn cleaner, but increased the gas mileage. Not a culture of excellence here. Profit, profit, profit.
@uttaradit27 жыл бұрын
build em again - i'll buy one.
@classic-kool6 жыл бұрын
This was a great time in our country's history ......… Before being "ghetto" (Kardashians, Serena Williams, Jay-Z, etc., etc.,) was chic ..
@muziklvr77766 жыл бұрын
Agree, but lots of pimps drove these around during that time period as a status symbol when they were new.
@classic-kool6 жыл бұрын
@@muziklvr7776 - ....with sheepskin seats, mink wrapped stearing wheels and fuzzy dice hanging from the rear view mirror..🍸😎🚬
@doug90664 жыл бұрын
I too agree.
@classic-kool4 жыл бұрын
@@doug9066 - I rode in Cadillacs and Continentals in this vintage.. Continentals were better. ..
@MisterMikeTexas3 жыл бұрын
Today pimp-wannabes drive these same cars with lift kits and wagon wheels. 😡
@rick0e295 Жыл бұрын
Once was fortunate enough to have a 78 Town Coupe. Ultimate OTT excessive luxury on the GRAND scale. Never should have let it go. 89 Town Car Signature was another beautiful vehicle on a slightly smaller scale. Currently have beautiful low mileage 2007 Signature Limited. Last generation of REAL American 🇺🇸 luxury. This one will literally carry me to my grave!
@paulparoma4 жыл бұрын
How times have changed...Luxury used to be about serenity, comfort and style. Today, it's all about "performance." Unfortunately, the age of elegance is behind us and will never return. Welcome to the vulgar and savage "future" we were all so excited about not long ago.
@MaestroTJS4 жыл бұрын
I think it's also due to a shift in "aspirational aesthetics." Meaning people want flash and dash now rather than class. Who knows anything about classiness anymore? I think it's partly due to the rise of "new money" versus "old money." There's usually a pretty big difference between people who were born into money versus people who "made it." The latter are vulgar and have a huge desire to be noticed and they love new, stupid novelties because it's something they can use to show off with.
@paulparoma4 жыл бұрын
@@MaestroTJS How true indeed.
@ebee35222 жыл бұрын
I’ve been across America as a kid on vacation in my father’s blue 75’ Lincoln land yacht “what a great car & super comfortable”. These big cars are still more comfortable than anything today and with a 400 or 460 4 barrel they could move too.
@Chris_Troxler2 жыл бұрын
I own a 75 Continental Town Coupe, black with red interior. It is a wonder car to drive.
@oceankite74422 жыл бұрын
Very nice I got one as well black and red interior I live in Sydney Australia bought the car last year from Florida
@Beethoven805 жыл бұрын
I like how the term Coupé is pronounced correctly in this video.
@erichaley44857 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing
@MisterMikeTexas6 жыл бұрын
The elevator music reminds me of the Dallas-Fort Worth station "EZ 100", Today, it's Jack FM which plays pop from the 80's to present.
@Tennesseestorm765 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive in a '76 Town Car back in 1991 at age 15.
@Lockbar4 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a new '76 4 door town car for $10,000 cash. Black with red velour interior. He asked one of his friends what he thought, and the guy said it was really nice, but looked like a New Orleans whore house. I really loved that car.
@infinity3jif5 жыл бұрын
probably would fall asleep driving this damn thing
@uioned6 жыл бұрын
Now these were Lincolns!!!!
@georgewilson11843 жыл бұрын
The Town Coupe very distinctive & elegant
@introvertedwolf84244 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect definition of EXQUISITE TASTE. I love it. This also show you how trash today's cars are.
@michaelglover28712 жыл бұрын
"Extended-range fuel tank" To get you from one gas station to the one across the street. 🤔
@lavertjackson89026 жыл бұрын
Better then today's car's
@225GM8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Original promo video, owning a 1975 Town Car, this is a fantastic find!You have more Lincoln promo videos?
@StrongEnough786 жыл бұрын
Continental Class I'm dying to know what those seats in the Town Car felt like. That pillow top with that fabric. Looks like you would just sink into them.
@seand27116 жыл бұрын
StrongEnough78 I have a 77 Town Car and yes, those seats are like sitting on a comfy couch. The seats with the springs in them and the comfy Lincoln ride is like floating on a cloud.
@calebproductions59705 жыл бұрын
No way they could make a car like this today. Nowadays cars are absolutely ass dirt ugly. This car is beautiful beyond belief. Times changed for the worse.
@winforworkgroups3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, a car promotional video I would actually watch.
@ddoyle113 жыл бұрын
So many people today have never experienced the joy of velour. What a shame......
@thomasshort17843 жыл бұрын
@ddoyle11 I know what you mean! While these cars were manufactured before my lifetime (I was born in 1982), had I been around back then, had the financial wherewithal and was looking to buy a new 1975 Lincoln, I would've special ordered a Continental Sedan with the Town Car package w/ the split bench w/ Media Velour, presumably about $665.62 extra (that was the '74 price; possibly, it didn't change for '75), in Silver Blue Diamond Fire Metallic (order code=3R), a $167.00 option, w/Dark Blue Custom Pin Stripe (order code=4), Dark Blue full vinyl roof (order code=FB; the 'F' indicated a full vinyl roof while 'L' indicated the landau version, the first season it was available!) and Dark Blue Media Velour (order code=JB; Did you know that, beginning with the '74 Town Car and Town Coupe, the velour was available ONLY with the Twin Comfort Lounge Seats option? In my opinion, it would've been worth the extra money for such practical comfort.). The aforementioned color combination is not the only one I like, but it's one of my favorites. Among other options I would've gotten would be the 4-wheel disc brakes (wise idea from the manufacturer!) not only for the convenience but, most importantly, the safety! Not to mention, in my experience, disc brakes are not only safer than drum brakes (yes, I've driven all 4 drum brakes too!), the discs are also MUCH EASIER to work on! MUCH MORE straightforward design! Back to the velour seats, another feature I like about them is the pique stitching between the head restraints and the pillow on the back rest and above the latter on the seatback. If you've noticed, it appears Lincoln decided to copy the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham by not only using the wreath around the Lincoln star (I mean, think about it, Lincoln matching the Town Car with Cadillac's Fleetwood in a subtle way!) but also, with the roof restyling for 1975, you can also tell they loosely modeled the look after the 1971-1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham models (especially the center pillar)! I'm also a fan of the '71-'76 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham too! Oh, if you want to know where I got the color and upholstery codes information, check out lincolnlandinc.com.
@patrickmccarron50593 ай бұрын
Lincolns and Leisure Suits, nothing makes you feel more like a man with style.
@Bobbydonothing6 жыл бұрын
True luxury.
@robchamberlin4900 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 77 Town Cars and they get attention at car shows and cruises. Everyone chases Mustangs and Camaros I chase these! Lol.
@muziklvr7776 Жыл бұрын
Mustangs/Camaros/Chargers are everywhere and such a borefest. Besides, modern cars handle better, have more power, get better fuel mileage, and are more comfortable. However, show me a vehicle today that has the comfort and smooth ride of these monstrosities. These enormous large barges are where it's at!
@classicgarage95486 жыл бұрын
In the 70s everything was cheap and flimsy compared to the past. Nowadays stuff is made SO crappily that that stuff from the 70s looks good. In the 70s we were in a huge economic downturn. Everyone took shortcuts on making everything. Now we just ship everything in from china. A word of advice- buy American made. Invest in this great country.
@waterheaterservices4 жыл бұрын
That's right. These Lincolns and the Cadillacs of the 70s had far less quality in the interior and paint and body than the 60s. Engine durability was good though in most .
@thomasshort17842 жыл бұрын
@Jon O I'm 39 and, my whole life, I never understood the hype with foreign cars. American are the ONLY kind of cars and/or trucks I've ever owned or even want to!
@Bdpjev7 жыл бұрын
seats look comfy
@spacetrucker29527 жыл бұрын
I had a 1978 continental town car years ago, unfortunately someone stole it and the police dept. In my town is useless.
@jam125887 жыл бұрын
Don't fret it's been taken care of and is still on the road.
@Lockbar4 жыл бұрын
The cops aren't helping you because the Chief's brother-in-law has it in his garage.
@LearnAboutFlow5 жыл бұрын
This, the 1941 Lincoln, and the Kennedy Lincoln were the best looking cars the brand ever offered. That said, this sales pitch is pretty hokey as it focuses on 'fake' things like vinyl, applique, etc. when it should have talked more about ride, features (power everything), and so on.
@bws1971 Жыл бұрын
As the venerable Bob Lutz recently quipped, these full-size cars of the '70s were "such noble beasts"
@RickBerg-b9k11 ай бұрын
This car doesn’t even fit into most parking spots available today. Parking spaces were bigger back in 1975.
@225GM8 жыл бұрын
Do you have more of these videos from the 1970's Lincolns?
@cowboytim98826 жыл бұрын
How many times does the announcer say the word "new"? I stopped counting at 53.
@gralykmeno Жыл бұрын
Splendid!
@johnnash2974 жыл бұрын
The pimpmobile. If you got to live in your car, this is the one!
@ksr20597 жыл бұрын
I love that background music, anyone know the name of the composition?
@dmzabo39147 жыл бұрын
It’s called....makes you wanna buy one!
@nikita_a_s4 жыл бұрын
That's Paul Mauriat or Fausto Papetti, or another lounge/soft tempo from '60s & '70s.
@Gazdatronik6 жыл бұрын
Till the day I die, Scanimate, Weather Report, and these cars.
@calebproductions59704 жыл бұрын
Simply a dream
@ricardoflot27873 ай бұрын
We used to call this the "deep freezer" continental because it looked like a lateral freezer with wheels! 😆
@LakeNipissing7 жыл бұрын
America... just look at what you sent to the wreckers to be crushed, melted and then sent to Asia to come back as Kias, Hondas and Hyundais!!!
@chieftp7 жыл бұрын
they didn't have to send them to Asia. all 3 of those vehicles are made in the USA. and Lincolns are now just rebadged ford tauruses.
@robertkoscinski80236 жыл бұрын
Woodland Restoration: Honda is the worst!
@waterheaterservices4 жыл бұрын
Rolling art
@jaymes1 Жыл бұрын
Back when 6mpgs wasn't a big deal, although today's gas prices hasnt slowed anyone down!
@kensmechanicalaffair Жыл бұрын
Obviously. Hellcats and pickup trucks, what gas prices!?
@danscott38803 жыл бұрын
Love the psudeo Lounge jazz
@dvddmc7 жыл бұрын
used to have a 79 town car i miss it.
@keitholiver142 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@doug90663 жыл бұрын
I knew these were called coach lamps even in the 80's, young people call these opera lights.
@luxurreview5 жыл бұрын
“TWIN COMFORT LOUNGE SEAT” not “TWIN WHIPLASH WOODEN BENCH”
@maxschlotter45966 жыл бұрын
What is the soundtrack in the background ? Is there a way to find it ?
@jasperdilincoln23414 жыл бұрын
Good Lord! I couldn't even see the houses front doors in the back grounds. The length of the car almost blocked the entire house 😆
@abdulazizmuhali78365 жыл бұрын
Better than Mercedes
@djackman42296 жыл бұрын
Perfect except for a politically correct 100mph speedo..! Love the chrome bumpers - why is everything painted these days.
@waterheaterservices4 жыл бұрын
Reduced materials and production cost. Began with the rubber "Endura" front bumper of the 68 Pontiac Lemans / GTO.
@randycoppola20693 жыл бұрын
Sorry to say, everything from the analog days was better. Witness
@friendofdorothy93763 жыл бұрын
Pretty car. I would have ordered one in a deep burgundy with blue leather. One definitely needed to get the optional larger gas tank to fuel this beast for more miles. The way though he pronounced Coupe, even though technically correct, got a little annoying. Some lovely homes they filmed in front of. The woman they showed had a total Jacqueline Smith hairdo...loved it.
@chuckselvage31573 жыл бұрын
And it wasn't front wheel drive
@chieftp7 жыл бұрын
all these cars are now sitting in chitown in mandigos front yard.
@classic-kool6 жыл бұрын
chieftp - yep...and falling apart, with the interior smelling like a blunt and spilled liquor..
@christopherthorkon39972 жыл бұрын
Now that's what I call a luxury car ... not those little silly plastic toy vehicles they call "cars" nowadays.
@tommytang4227 Жыл бұрын
What is the background music name ?
@richardgroves85655 жыл бұрын
One hundred percent nylon material!!
@brober6 жыл бұрын
The Tug boat for parking was a $725 option
@dmzabo39147 жыл бұрын
Imagine these bad boys with airbags? My God you talk about safety with side curtain airbags as well. No one dies in one of these if only the technology was the way it is in 2017!
@dmzabo39147 жыл бұрын
Hey I like this car. Where can I get one in midnight blue?
@classic-kool6 жыл бұрын
Dan Zabo - Vanguard Motors..
@seand27116 жыл бұрын
Vanguard motors has one in pristine like new condition for $32,000.
@rogere14007 жыл бұрын
My dad was an executive with Ford in the 50s 60s and 70s, and he said that those tacky styling touches had Lee Iacocca written ALL over them!
@hendersonchap67256 жыл бұрын
Roger E Well that's no surprise since he later went on to grace us all with the presence of those tacky K-Cars..lol! My grandfather was an executive with GM during the same period and he had some funny stories as well. : )
@classic-kool6 жыл бұрын
Lincoln Town Coo-pay??
@rickmontgomery30375 жыл бұрын
I always pronounced it "Coop" LOL
@wildboy6718 Жыл бұрын
I wish they went back to this but I wouldn’t even wanna on ow what price they would put it lol